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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 680.72 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 680.72 and 280.32 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 680.72 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/680.72 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 680.72 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 190,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,819.43/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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